Canyon in Madeira

Afluente Ribeira do Inferno (Capulla)

Extreme · v5a2 II

Afluente Ribeira do Inferno, also known as Capulla, is a spectacular level 5 canyon in São Vicente featuring an impressive 111-meter waterfall. This advanced Madeira canyoning adventure includes 15 technical rappels over 1000 meters through dramatic volcanic gorges. The canyon feeds into the famous Ribeira do Inferno system, offering some of Madeira's most impressive water features. Perfect for experienced canyoneers seeking challenging descents.

Difficulty
v5a2 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
São Vicente
Max waterfall
111 m
Min rope
50 m
Rappels
15
Length
1000 m
Recommended level
Extreme

Official technical sheet

Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.

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What to expect

This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v5a2 II) to help you understand the level, but our focus is on matching you with the right tour and guide, not on replacing the official canyon sheets.

If you are interested in exploring Afluente Ribeira do Inferno (Capulla), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.